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12 Jan, 2016 by Rebecca ewing lee
I have been a client of Joseph Hoffman for over 15 years.
I have found him to be the utmost professional and a bounty of knowledge. He assisted me with a difficult divorce and again with a situation with CPS when I lived in another state.
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23 Apr, 2014 by Michelle
There are very few "bigger deals" in life than Child Custody Matters. After interviewing several attorneys, many high powered, high dollar attorneys, it was Joe Hoffman who I chose to represent me in court. Not only did I have to appear in court as a respondent with risk of losing time with my child, I had to defend untrue accusations that were being made against me.
I could not have chosen a better attorney to help navigate this process, especially when so much fear and emotion was involved. Joe cuts right to the chase. There is no fluff and no wasted time. Because I have gone through a lengthy and very costly divorce, I understand how the process can work and situations can drag on and on and attorney fees multiply. Joe was very methodical and strategic. He knows exactly what he is doing to get his clients desired outcome.
I am so fortunate and blessed to say that not only did the mediator not grant the additional time away from me, the court granted more custody for me than we had originally anticipated.
Joe continues to council me on challenging situations that arise. His suggestions and council have been 100% accurate and I am deeply grateful for his knowledge and experience.
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15 Nov, 2019 by Josh
We absolutely LOVED working with Kevin. He is incredibly knowledgable, easy to get a hold of, and always helps to give us great input on all our legal issues. He's helped us incorporate as well as address our HR compliances with the State of California. I can't recommend Kevin highly enough.
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19 Mar, 2015 by Dustin
Erica and her team handled our case with absolute professionalism and where always able to answer all of our questions. The legal process can be very complicated, they educated us every step of the way. They where methodical and reviewed every email and document needed to support our case. Because of their thoroughness we where able to reach fast resolution to our case that helped us move on with our lives. They are tough and honest and wont pull any punches on guiding you in the legal process. I will highly recommend them to anyone that can use their services!!
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22 Jan, 2014 by Penny and diane
We were about to give up hope of finding an attorney to take our case before the statute of limitation ran out. So, in a last-ditch effort to find an attorney Diane sent out a plea to a number of attorneys to take our case on contigency. At the 11th hour, Michael took our case because he really believed our group was not treated equitably with other employees. Michael is a very ethical and professional attorney as well as thorough in his pleadings. He travels over 100 miles one way to appear in our court. Whenever we have questions or concerns, he is very patient and takes the time to make sure we understand what is happening and what to expect.
Our case will be decided the end of January. Michael has worked so hard on our case and we will probably feel worse for Michael not getting paid if we lose than we will for ourselves. We feel he has gone above and beyond what is required in our behalf. We would definitely recommend his services.
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11 Jan, 2019 by Jon
We hired Mr Charshaf and are very happy we did. He was found to be quite personable. He responded to his phone calls and emails quickly. He was reasonable in his suggestions and rates. We would most definitely hire him again if need be.
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29 May, 2024 by Maria conchita perez
We're very pleased with Todd and his team helping us to resolve my husband's case. Bissell Law Corporation promptly addressed all issues. We highly recommend Bissell Law corporation to anyone in need of advocacy.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Lucy itm
Todd has been So Great with Knowledge and Input. He's always very patient with my questions. He takes his time to explain all of the little details so I understand my options. I would recommend him Highly!
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20 Oct, 2023 by Jay diaz
Todd is an honest man. He helped me through a car accident with proper filing, legal advice, etc. and he has always kept it honest about what my options were and what the realest solutions were. He’s not another lawyer who’s just trying to make a quick buck.
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03 Jun, 2024 by Elizabeth burwell-neil
I was sent to Donald from my father and my aunt and uncle who had done business with him, and I would most definitely recommend him. He helped with taking care of my father's affairs.
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25 Sep, 2023 by Jeff k
Donald was recommended to me regarding updating Living Trust, which I am very pleased to say was a great referral. Donald and his staff were patient, knowledgeable, and very helpful during the process, which was completed accurately and efficiently. I plan to continue to hire Donald for probate legal needs in the future.
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30 Apr, 2018 by Matt klein
Don Madsen was recommended to me by a friend who is a very successful businessman in the Sacramento area. I am glad I followed my friend's advice. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and most important, friendly. I recommend him highly.
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03 Jun, 2024 by Elizabeth burwell-neil
I was sent to Donald from my father and my aunt and uncle who had done business with him, and I would most definitely recommend him. He helped with taking care of my father's affairs.
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25 Sep, 2023 by Jeff k
Donald was recommended to me regarding updating Living Trust, which I am very pleased to say was a great referral. Donald and his staff were patient, knowledgeable, and very helpful during the process, which was completed accurately and efficiently. I plan to continue to hire Donald for probate legal needs in the future.
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30 Apr, 2018 by Matt klein
Don Madsen was recommended to me by a friend who is a very successful businessman in the Sacramento area. I am glad I followed my friend's advice. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and most important, friendly. I recommend him highly.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Florinda inez
I recently got my settlement and I’m very happy with the service here. My case managers Pedro and Monique did a very good job with keeping me updated and answering any questions I had. I would recommend them!👍
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21 Aug, 2024 by Tetiana ploshykhina
25 Jul, 2024 by Elisia saeteurn
I’ve worked with Avina the last few months for an accident I was recently in. The communication and regular updates were always appreciated. The entire office is easily reachable and quick to respond. I will be recommending them every chance in the future.
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30 Oct, 2024 by Doug brooker
GREAT personal injury firm - extremely professional! The attorneys and staff pay attention to the important details - assuring their clients receive the best possible outcome - highly recommended!!!
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28 Aug, 2024 by Jessy osete
Received legal advice from Erik with an issue on property damage on my jeep. Great guy.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Jake karlen
I highly recommend calling Child & Jackson if you have been involved in an auto accident!
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30 Oct, 2024 by Doug brooker
GREAT personal injury firm - extremely professional! The attorneys and staff pay attention to the important details - assuring their clients receive the best possible outcome - highly recommended!!!
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28 Aug, 2024 by Jessy osete
Received legal advice from Erik with an issue on property damage on my jeep. Great guy.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Jake karlen
I highly recommend calling Child & Jackson if you have been involved in an auto accident!
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30 Oct, 2024 by Doug brooker
GREAT personal injury firm - extremely professional! The attorneys and staff pay attention to the important details - assuring their clients receive the best possible outcome - highly recommended!!!
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28 Aug, 2024 by Jessy osete
Received legal advice from Erik with an issue on property damage on my jeep. Great guy.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Jake karlen
I highly recommend calling Child & Jackson if you have been involved in an auto accident!
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07 Apr, 2022 by Rock
We hired Cyrus and found him to be Terrible! Terrible at everything he did from Criminal to Civil! If You want to Lose this is the Guy! We sued 6 different Law Enforcement Agencies and He was scared off and turned tail! Never Hire Him!
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03 Oct, 2019 by Steven
Cyrus Zal was hired to represent myself and others in a lawsuit in San Diego County regarding a sit-down protest of an abortion mill. Hundreds of protesters showed up on a Saturday, and closed the facility for the day. Consequently, myself and many others were arrested for engaging in a peaceable protest, under the pretext of "trespassing".
However, California law clearly states that trespassing is, indeed, legal, when done for the purpose of saving a life. For instance, entering your neighbor's home without permission is illegal. But entering your neighbor's home to save their child from a fire is perfectly legal.
And yet, because the Judge in the case was a highly partisan Liberal, he not only refused to inform the jury of this law, he even took the unprecedented step of barring my Attorney from telling the Jury why the protesters were there; to save lives. In fact, (and this will shock any fair and reasonable person - regardless of political affiliation), he also banned the word "baby" from even being uttered in his courtroom.
You see, if a mother is 6 months pregnant, and she sees her doctor for a sonogram, he will tell her, "Your baby is doing just fine." Even before birth, the child is obviously a baby. But in the courtroom of this Judge, using language and terms that every obstetrician in America uses to describe the infant in the womb, was suddenly verboten.
Well, Cyrus Zal refused to accept this blatant trampling of the Civil Rights of his clients. He argued that if this was a civil trial in which a woman alleged that her unborn baby had been injured by negligence, this same Judge would allow the pre-born infant to be called a "baby".
So, in a completely selfless and remarkable act of bravery, Cyrus Zal defied this Judge's tyrannical and politically-motivated despotism, and made our case anyway, using the language that he had been barred from saying aloud in Open Court.
Needless to say, this Judge was furious, and told Attorney Zal that he would go to jail for Contempt of Court, immediately after the trial, for each and every utterance. Yet, Cyrus Zal was undeterred. He bravely and courageously defended his clients and our legal right to trespass in order to save lives.
He was continually shut down by the Judge, and threatened repeatedly. And, yes, the Judge did, indeed, send him to jail after the trial. These were not empty threats. Tyrants mean what they say.
But I have never forgotten what Cyrus Zal did for me and my companions. In 56 years, I have never witnessed a single attorney every show this degree of integrity and fearlessness in defending and representing their clients.
Name for me a SINGLE attorney on this entire website who was willing to go to jail, (and who DID actually go to jail), in order to make sure that their clients were not railroaded and stripped of their Civil Rights, by a court that wantonly trampled the law? I contend that you could search literally thousands of attorneys here, and this may be the ONLY attorney who possesses that level of integrity.
Cyrus Zal is the kind of man about whom movies are made. And just as people like Rosa and Martin had their Civil Rights trampled and abused, and suffered for it by unjustly being sentenced to time in jail, Cyrus Zal belongs in that rare pantheon of people who are willing to suffer for what is right, rather than timidly acquiesce to the whim of tyrants.
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25 Mar, 2017 by Sarah bluford
Mr.Zal represented me and my company in a civil litigation matter and did a great job. He was honest and upfront about fees, the process and what could happen. Mr. Zal not only saved us a lot of money but got us a great settlement as well. I would highly recommend.
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You
A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.
Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.
When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?
Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:
- Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
- Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
- Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
- Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
- Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.
What Does a Business Lawyer Do?
Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:
- Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
- Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
- Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.
How Are Business Lawyers Paid?
Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
- Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
- Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.
The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:
- The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
- The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
- The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.
It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer
Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry. -
What services do you offer?
Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. -
What are your fees, and how do you bill?
Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer. -
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business. -
Can you provide references from other business clients?
Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism. -
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:
- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
- A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
- Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
